Spain: Roles and missions of the Air Force

Article Abstract:

Spain's national air space is under the permanent control and surveillance of the 'Ejercito del Aire' (Spanish Air Force, SPAF). Gen. Francisco Jose Garcia de la Vega, Chief of Staff of the Spanish Air Force, explains how the SPAF has responded to the changing war scenario by supplementing its concept of defense against external threats with the fight against terrorism, and the establishment of special security operations in relevant occasions.

General services, Spain, Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Safety and security measures, Terrorism, Spain. Air Force

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Switzerland: The current situation of the Swiss Air Force

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The latest reform of the Swiss Armed Forces has reduced Swiss national territorial defense concept to a reconstituted core, which enables the Swiss Air Force (SAF) to re-establish its capability for high intensity combined military operations within a meaningful timeframe and context. Lt. Gen. Walter Knutti, Commander of the Swiss Air Force describes the goals that lie behind the force's requirement of 70 combat aircraft.

Switzerland, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Military Aircraft, Usage, Air forces

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